At our private finca..
Slow art mENORCA
Menorca, Spain / October 6-11, 2024 (5 nights, 6 days) / $4300-5100
Ready for a lux Mediterranean escape?! We’re off to the Balearic Islands, not far from mainland Spain— a quick flight from Barcelona and Mallorca (both great ideas to extend your trip)! And it’s all happening in October, my new favorite month to be in southern Europe— warm and quiet, ahhhhhh, the best of both worlds. Our finca (a villa of classical Menorcan architecture) was built in the 19th century, and with the help of stylish Parisians has been brought back to its splendor and then some!! Rediscovered gardens, vaulted ceilings, handmade tiles, a sublime swimming pool.. Nestled in the heart of the verdant Menorcan countryside & only a 20 minute drive to the prettiest beaches and towns, this is the perfect base for us to awaken our creative practice. 10 gorgeous bedrooms, a support staff and chef serving delicious zero km fresh and seasonal meals, and so many delightful views & nooks to chill (and paint!). I’ll lead daily meditations and Slow Art workshops, we’ll have down time by the pool, and trips out to explore the island’s prettiest towns and beaches. All with new friends and our sketchbooks in hand! :)
From our villa’s website & my visit December 2023
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodations, 5 nights & 6 days
All meals, seasonal & local
Daily workshops (Sketchbooking & Watercolor): Still life to color stories, landscapes and abstract.
Guided Meditations & Journal Prompts Daily
Visits to the old town & favorite swimming spots by the sea
Suggested Packing List and Zoom Meetup to help you travel plan
Welcome ceremony, farewell dinner, & a retreat souvenir!
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Art supplies (I’ll give you a list of my favorites & top suggestions)
Transportation if traveling separately from the group
Slow Art Prospective Itinerary
Day 1 - Sunday, October 6
3:00pm Meet at Menorca (Mahon) Airport (MAH)
3:30pm Unpack, take a swim, relax
5:30pm Welcome Ceremony Soirée
7:00pm Sunset Dinner at the Finca
Day 2 - Monday, October 7
8-10am Breakfast at the Finca
10-1:00 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Still lifes inspired by the island
1:00pm Lunch, lounge by the pool, explore the gardens and grounds
5:30pm Sip n’Sketch, cocktails/mocktails and sketchbooking
7:00pm Candlelit dinner at the Finca
Day 3 - Tuesday, October 8
8-10am Breakfast at the Finca
10-1:00 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Color stories, Flora & Fauna Menorcana
1:00pm Lunch then off to explore the island’s old towns! Bring your sketchbook ;)
5:30pm Sip n’ Sketch
7:00pm Dinner (catch of the day) at the Finca
DAY 4 - Wednesday, October 9
8-10am Breakfast at the Villa
10-1:00 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Menorcan landscapes
1:00pm Beach Day with picnic lunch !
5:30pm Sip n’Sketch at the Finca
7:00pm Dinner at the Finca, 0km seasonal & local
DAY 5 - Thursday, October 10
8-10am Breakfast at the Villa
10-1:00 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Travel & On the Go!
1:00pm Lunch, poolside, shopping in town, &/or to the beach
5:30pm Sip n’ Sketch
7:00pm Farewell Dinner - Sparkles encouraged (let’s dress up!)
9:30pm DANCE PARTY !!!
DAY 6 - Friday, October 11
8-10am Breakfast at the Finca
11:00am Departures, transport to MAH
Your request will be considered in the order it is received. For newcomers I will be in touch to schedule a phone or zoom interview before accepting payment.
Room options, priced per person: Classic Private Room with ensuite $4300, Delux Private Room with ensuite $4700, Superior Suite with ensuite & balcony $5100. Hold your room with a $1500 non-refundable deposit, balance to be paid in full in 30 days. Group size is limited to 10 participants.